The Depths

I am calm waters
but whirlpools start slowly
when you slide your fingertips in
(to me)

and....

begin....

moving, circular...

first, a ripple
then, a wave
and I become more
than I ever imagined I could

turning, twisting
rising
walls of water building
flooding

and a wind rushes forth
from my throat
pushing across the surface
onto your land.

See what you started?

With that one, swirling
(touch)
my depths were dredged
and something unleashed --

all the hidden things
came up
and birds took flight
ahead of my tsunami

that broke upon your shores
while you stirred me
awake.....